Financial Accountant

Salix Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant in Cape Town. This role involves managing financial reporting, tax compliance, and preparing financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs. The ideal candidate will have a BCom in Financial Accounting, be a SAIPA member, and possess a strong proficiency in financial tools. If you excel in analytical tasks and have strong attention to detail, this position could be an exceptional fit.

Qualifications

• SAIPA membership is mandatory.
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience required.
• Strong understanding of IFRS for SMEs and tax compliance needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and manage local payments.
• Compile annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs.
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with SARS.

Skills

Financial reporting

Reconciliations

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Education

BCom in Financial / Management Accounting

SAIPA completed articles

Tools

Draftworx

Epicor

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a detail-oriented and driven Financial Accountant to join our client’s dynamic team. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with regulations, and delivering insights that support strategic business decisions. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing tax compliance, performing reconciliations, and assisting with budgets and forecasts. If you are passionate about numbers, precision, and making a meaningful impact through financial expertise, this opportunity is for you.

Our client is a cutting-edge subsidiary of a South African defence and aerospace group, established in 2019 in Cape Town. They specialise in the engineering, development, and integration of advanced unmanned aerial systems and related technologies.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations and manage local payments
• Reconcile petty cash and balance sheet accounts to supporting schedules
• Manage debtors and creditors, including provisions and accruals
• Review creditors reconciliations and balances
• Process monthly journals (shareholders interest, provisions, tax, depreciation, etc.)
• Manage intergroup transactions and prepare records to trial balance
• Assist with budgets, forecasts, and reporting on actual performance
• Review fixed asset register and depreciation calculations
• Compile annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS for SMEs
• Ensure tax compliance (VAT, payroll taxes) and liaise with SARS
• Oversee cash management to ensure efficient supplier payments and operational support

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• BCom in Financial / Management Accounting
• SAIPA completed articles
• Minimum 1 year post-articles experience
• SAIPA membership (Must)
• Knowledge of Draftworx and Epicor (advantageous)
• Strong understanding of IFRS for SMEs, income tax, and VAT
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of IFRS for SMEs, tax, and VAT compliance
• Proficiency in financial reporting, reconciliations, and statement preparation
• Analytical mindset with high attention to detail
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong organisational and time management abilities

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